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Selling your first home<\/a> comes with a lot of excitement, but it can also bring a flood of unfamiliar terms<\/a> and unexpected costs<\/a>. You may already be wondering how much you\u2019ll actually walk away with after paying for everything that comes with closing the sale. \u201cWhat\u2019s a real estate commission?\u201d It’s one of the first questions many first-time sellers ask after seeing commission fees listed alongside other closing expenses<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Between figuring out who pays those fees, how they’re calculated, and whether they’re negotiable, it’s easy to get overwhelmed before your home even hits the market. The good news is that once you understand how real estate commissions work, you’ll have a much clearer idea of what to expect and how to plan for your sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Amy Asivido Christman<\/a>, a top real estate agent in Oregon<\/a> and Washington<\/a>, has over two decades of real estate experience. When it comes to real estate commissions, she has the answers. She also reveals five commission myths that often confuse first-time home sellers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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